PURPOSE

TRANSITION PHASE: The main goal of this phase is
(through a decreased volume and intensity) to remove the fatigue
acquired during the previous training and season, and to
replenish the exhausted energy stores. If during the transition
phase athletes do not perform any strength training, muscles may
decrease in size together with considerable loss in power.

ANATOMICAL ADAPTATION: The purpose of the AA phase is
to progressive adapt the muscles, and especially muscle
attachments to the bone, to easier cope with heavier loads during
the following training. The overall load has to be increased, but
without experiencing discomfort.

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